Home built in 1760 was ‘dismantled’ and then moved. Peek at this Connecticut estate
A 5,536-square-foot estate that was built in 1760 has gently landed on the real estate market in Lyme, Connecticut, for $1.975 million.
But while the date of design is certainly impressive, it’s not the only cool thing about the property: In 1989, the house, referred to as the John Mansfield Home, was dismantled and moved to be rebuilt at its current resting place.
And yes, the name has a significant meaning.
“John Mansfield was a Revolutionary War hero of sorts,” listing agent Paul Smyth told Realtor.com. “He led the charge, which was desperate, at the Battle of Yorktown. His group broke through the brigade and won the Battle of Yorktown, which was pivotal.”
Originally, the four-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom house was in Wallingford before it was taken apart and moved to Joshuatown Road in Lyme, “where it was reconstructed as a wing to a circa 1760 antique colonial home that had graced that site since its origin,” the listing on Realtor.com describes.
The current owner, Rick Butt, is responsible for the move, according to Realtor.
“The Mansfield House was one of the most important homes in town,” says Butt. “It was once located next to a library and had to be moved. It was picked up and put on a different lot that was a nonconforming lot, so [local officials] determined the house had to be destroyed. We decided to step in at that point.”
While the wing and the original gem are impressive on their own, the property has other features that will wow a new owner including:
Beautiful arched windows
French doors
Garden house
Fountain
“18th century walnut staircase”
Exercise room
Music room
Library
Lyme is about 40 miles east of New Haven.
This story was originally published August 28, 2022 at 12:00 PM with the headline "Home built in 1760 was ‘dismantled’ and then moved. Peek at this Connecticut estate."